Estancia El Colibri is a nine-room country retreat in the gently rolling sierras of Cordoba.
Set among 170 hectares of grassland, woodland and polo fields, El Colibri is the creation of owners Stéphanie and Raoul Fenestraz, who left the French Alps for Cordoba in 2003. After building their own house, they realised they wanted to share their Argentine dream with others, and took inspiration from the grand rural houses of early 20th-century Argentina to create a colonial-style estancia.
Horseback riding, polo lessons, poolside relaxation and great Argentine cuisine are all on offer here at the foot of the Sierras Chicas.
What we love about Estancia El Colibri
- Nine bright, spacious rooms; the three suites, two of which boast separate living rooms, provide private terraces and fireplaces.
- Families and small groups can stay in La Maison, Stephanie and Raoul’s own house, recently renovated to sleep up to 12, with its own living room, kitchen, quincho with grill, and private swimming pool.
- Many ingredients for the on-site restaurant are sourced from the estancia’s own vegetable garden or fruit trees. Lunch can be prepared in front of your eyes, and don’t miss the traditional Argentine barbeque, Asado, rated the nation’s best by Lugares magazine.
- Cordoba is easily reached by car, and yet the hotel feels a world away from city life. Other nearby day trips include the Jesuit Ruins and local doma (rodeo).
- Explore on foot, mountain bike, or horseback with a gaucho. Other activities include bird watching, dove shooting, and farm tours, and watching or playing polo.
- Besides the many activities, visitors can unwind by the pool, visit the spa, or stroll around the farm.
Days at Estancia Colibri can be spent however you please.
Mornings are the best time to get out and explore the countryside in style, heading into the estate on horseback or mountain bike with your gaucho guide. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the Santa Catalina River, then rest up by the pool for the afternoon and enjoy the views of the Sierra de Cordoba in the distance.
Spend the evening sampling Argentine meats by the open fire and watching sunset behind the pampas.
From Cordoba airport, it’s a straightforward 45-minute drive to the hotel.
Private transportation can be arranged on request.
When to Travel
The best months to visit are during Argentina’s summer, between November and April, when days are warmer and the natural beauty of the area is best appreciated. Shoulder season months of October and May are also popular, though a little cooler.
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